May 13, 2026

DEFENDS

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Salman Khan faces notice over personality rights, Nayla Al Khaja defends AR Rahman, Sara Arjun on 20-year age gap with Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar: Top 5 news of the day |

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On January 21, 2026, Bollywood buzzed with Salman Khan’s Delhi HC notice over Chinese AI personality rights clash. Nayla Al Khaja defended AR Rahman amid ‘Chhaava’ backlash, Sara Arjun addressed her 20-year age gap with Ranveer Singh in ‘Dhurandhar’. Ahan Shetty dismissed actor rivalries; Vishal Bhardwaj responded to allegations. On January 21, 2026, Bollywood celebrities…

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‘Criminal in nature’: Yunus defends minority-related incidents in Bangladesh, says only 71 of 645 communal

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Bangladesh’s interim government on Monday said that the majority of incidents involving members of minority communities in the country during 2025 were “criminal in nature” and not driven by communal motives, asserting that only 71 of the 645 cases recorded had communal elements.The statement, issued by the office of chief adviser Muhammad Yunus and later…

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Nayanthara-Trisha’s surprise reunion, PC Sreeram slams ‘misuse of state power’ in Jana Nayagan row, Chinmayi defends AR Rahman: Top 5 South newsmakers of the day |

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Nayanthara and Trisha’s reunion sparks fan excitement. PC Sreeram criticizes state power misuse in the Jana Nayagan censorship row. Chinmayi defends AR Rahman against allegations. Teasers for Varun Tej’s Korean Kanakaraju and Nabha Natesh’s Nagabandham also garnered attention. These events highlight a busy day in the South Indian film industry. January 19 turned out to…

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Varun Grover defends AR Rahman after he drops video clarifying on his ‘communal’ remark: ‘The greatest living composer got attacked…’ | Hindi Movie News

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Composer AR Rahman found himself in a centre of controversy as he called ‘Chhaava’, divisive” in a public interaction. He also hinted at facing communalism in the industry. His remarks sparked sharp criticism on the internet, following which the composer issued a statement apologising for the “pain” his words may have caused.Amid the backlash, National…

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AR Rahman Defends Remarks on Bollywood Bias: India’s Spirit as His Muse |

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Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman clarified his recent remarks on alleged bias in Bollywood, stating his words were misunderstood and he never intended to cause pain. He expressed gratitude for India’s artistic freedom and highlighted his diverse musical projects, emphasizing his deep connection to his homeland and its rich culture. Rahman’s clarification follows social media criticism….

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Former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth defends India Open amid criticism: ‘Every country has its own challenge’ | Badminton News

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India’s Kidambi Srikanth (PTI Photo/Nand Kumar) NEW DELHI: Former world No.1 Kidambi Srikanth has spoken in support of the playing conditions at the ongoing India Open. He said he has not faced any serious problems at the venue. He also felt that small organisational issues can happen anywhere and are not limited to one country….

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Filmmaker Rumy Jaffery defends Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar’, says, ‘It’s not a propaganda film’ |

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Aditya Dhar‘s ‘Dhurandhar’ which is an adrenaline pumping spy thriller, is smashing box office records in India and worldwide. Starring Ranveer Singh as Hamza, the film also got loved for its ensemble comprising of Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi and others. While it has crossed Rs 790 crore in India,…

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‘Behaved horribly’: Donald Trump defends ICE agent after Minneapolis shooting; claims ‘she ran him over’

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday defended an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent just hours after a 37-year-old woman was shot and killed during a federal operation in Minneapolis.Speaking to reporters, Trump said he did not want to see anyone get shot, but added that he also did not want to see officers being…

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‘Not playing to survive’: Joe Root defends Smith’s approach after poor dismissal in fifth Ashes Test | Cricket News

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Joe Root of England walks off after he was dismissed by Michael Neser of Australia during day two of the Fifth Test in the 2025/26 Ashes Series at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 05, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) England batter Joe Root defended teammate Jamie Smith after his dismissal in the first innings…

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